Our Vision

GPUTC provides a new, inspiring and aspirational addition to the educational landscape of Peterborough and the surrounding area. Our students will develop the skills that employers demand and will gain the qualifications, knowledge and understanding that employers, higher education and FE are looking for. As a result, they will be the future students, apprentices and employees of choice.

Within a culture and ethos that reflects the best of workplaces, relationships within GPUTC will be built upon mutual respect and the overwhelming ambition for all students to achieve their potential and to develop their talents and abilities to the fullest. Employers, Anglia Ruskin University, Peterborough Regional College and community organisations will be deeply engaged in the life, teaching and learning of GPUTC. It will be a learning community which embraces all its stakeholders and encourages all members of the UTC to be outward looking.

The values of GPUTC will be based on respect, integrity, valuing diversity and being encouraged to consider and support others. High standards reflecting workplace practices will be the norm. Expectations of attendance, punctuality and conduct will reflect those in the best of workplaces.

Strategic Aims and Values

To develop a culture of excellence

To develop and provide an inclusive and supportive learning environment that is safe, effective, friendly and stimulating

To provide high-quality curriculum opportunities which combine key academic learning with technical skills development, utilising the skills and experience of our partner business and academic organisations so that this builds capacity and progression

To develop skills in entrepreneurship and enterprise

To provide a high quality, inspiring and sustainable learning environment

To attract, develop and retain a highly qualified, skilled and professional workforce that will work together to be outstanding in everything undertaken

To ensure the financial health and solvency of the GPUTC enabling investment in the vision through effective utilisation of resources

To develop young people sought after by employers and universities

The Values of the UTC will be guided by a commitment to:

Strive for excellence in everything we do

Put learning at the heart of all activities

Respect and promote diversity and equality of opportunity

Work together to develop outstanding learning and practice

Set and exceed high standards

Provide an outstanding service to our learners, parents/carers, employers and other stakeholders

Ensure that our teaching staff have the qualifications, skills and training to enable them to give excellent support and encouragement to our students